Faculty Senate Constitution

Preamble

This constitution provides a system for participation of faculty in the governance of the university as specified in the Laws of the Regents of the University of Colorado, which enumerate the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the faculty, including preservation of academic freedom. Participation occurs through faculty organizations at the university level (Articles II-III), at the campus level (Article IV) and at the college and school level (Article V).

The faculty and administration derive authority and responsibility from the Board of Regents. The variety and complexity of university governance involves collaborative relationships among the regents, the president, administrators, faculty, staff and students. The principles underlying this collaboration are enumerated in Article I.B. Procedural aspects of these principles are enumerated in the associated Bylaws of the Faculty Senate of the University of Colorado (hereinafter referred to as "the Bylaws").